Build and launch your own Ariane 6 rocket
23 April 2025
Ariane 6 is Europe’s newest rocket, and it successfully launched for the first time on 9 July 2024 from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. This important event showed that Europe can send rockets into space on its own again.
Ariane 6 is taller and more flexible than previous models. It can carry multiple satellites into space at once and send them into different orbits. With powerful boosters and a special upper stage that can restart during the flight, it’s made for many kinds of space missions.
Now, you can explore how this impressive rocket works by building your own paper model at home.
There are two versions available:
- Detailed model: Ideal for older children or those who enjoy a more complex project. This version offers a comprehensive building experience, allowing you to delve into the specifics of rocket design.This model comes with step-by-step instructions, providing a fun and educational way to learn about rocket engineering and space exploration. Click here to download.
- Simplified model: Perfect for younger space enthusiasts or those looking for a quicker build. This version is not only easier to assemble but also designed to be launched using a stomp rocket launcher. After building, place it on the launcher, stomp down, and watch it soar. Click here to download the A4 version and here for the A3 version.
Whether you're meticulously crafting the detailed model or launching the simplified version into the sky, you'll gain insight into the fascinating world of rocketry.
Download both versions of the Ariane 6 paper model and start your journey into space engineering today.
Let’s see how high your Ariane 6 can fly!
